Online support groups for carers of people living with dementia: An investigation of videoconferencing support groups in lockdown.
Bethany McLoughlinHelen AthertonJohn I MacArtneyJeremy DalePublished in: Dementia (London, England) (2023)
Videoconferencing support groups can be an appropriate way of supporting carers of people with dementia, especially for those who do not have access to face-to-face support groups. However, face-to-face support remains important to carers and should be made available when it can be implemented safely. Hybrid support groups could allow for increased accessibility while still providing the option of face-to-face contact for those who prefer it or are not adept with technology.
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